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I was going to also suggest downloading the app Rome2Rio. We have used it many times and would recommend it.

Good points, Hank!

Talking about upgrade offers, how long before cruise date does MSC stop offering upgrade bids? We are about 35 days out and wondered if there is still a possibility we could get an offer. 🤷‍♂️

Some pretty cool ships! Of course, I don't prefer those bellowing black smoke!

Seems to be a lot of mixed comments concerning MSC and Seascape. We cruised on Seascape in January, virtually new at the time. It was a most enjoyable cruise. Our mindset is that, as others have commented, a cruise is what we make it. We don't try to pretend we are on Oceania/Azamara/Crystal and make ourselves see the negatives to a mainstream cruise line. Seascape is a beautiful ship and we found no major issues that would deter us from booking it again. Granted, the MDR food does leave something to be desired, but take it in stride and it is bearable. There are lots of other options on board to fill the stomach void. 😉 Taking everything into perspective, yes, there are bumps and things one could say are much better on other lines/ships. But we find that the value is there for what you pay for a cruise.

Jill, what was the benefit to "re-pricing" your cruise? Did you originally book through NCL or a travel site? We booked directly with NCL but did not use our NCL cruise consultant and wondered if there was any benefit to doing a re-price. Thanks!

If I am not mistaken, the lines base occupancy on 2 people per cabin, not full cabin occupancy. I am guessing a lot of ships are sailing now at 100+% figuring those 3rd and 4th passengers in some cabins. I hope we will one day see a return to better pricing for cruises, but with the cost of fuel, wages, food, and other items rising, I would bet we just will have to accept the higher costs as the new normal.

You make some good points Twolittleboys, I guess I just don't see the need to go on Cruise Critic or any other site and rant about something. We all find deficiencies on cruise ships from time to time, normally nothing that was life threatening or so gross it requires us to want to take their issue to a public forum to air our grievance. Life and cruises are what we make them. For me, I prefer to take the high road. 😉

And the response is "no one if forcing us to cruise on these ships. 🤷‍♂️

Oops! I think this was supposed to be a response to an entirely different post! My bad!! Sorry

Best guess, DeclanDiamond, is that it is MSC!

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How long after/before final payment date did the upgrade offer come?

This must be your lucky day! Just read another post that was truly horrifying concerning the same thing you did! Have a great cruise! We gotta wait until January to hop on Seascape!

Thanks, Dex for that information. I saw the post about the uncharge of $6400 to "upgrade" offered to one poster! That was quite ridiculous to even consider! I will assume that "offers" will come out after final payment date to whoever is selected to get one. 77Red96, maybe you will have the luck of the Irish! I am very excited to be porting in Dublin and Belfast on an upcoming NCL Transatlantic! I spent 2 years in England in the military and loved the country and the people. I have only been to Cork in Ireland and it was also a fun experience. Any pointers you may have would be more than welcome!

This may have been discussed at length, but I did not see the topic when I looked. My question is how does MSC handle their "Upgrade Offers"? I am pretty familiar with how NCL does theirs but don't think I have seen/heard anything about MSC. Thanks for any information you can offer!

I have noticed that almost every excursion sponsored by the cruise line has gotten almost unaffordable. We normally like to go and explore on our own and use local transportation, if needed, so I am not too bothered by the costs.

From my one other MSC cruise, I honestly do not remember if the bow view is available. In fact, I don't recall watching the TV much at all. Too much to do on Meraviglia to be interested in TV.

I normally do not put much faith in rebooking for an upgrade. But, in this case, I figured it was worth the try and, thankfully, it worked out for the best. We have a 2024 TA booked with NCL at what I consider to be a much too high rate. I will certainly keep my eyes open to an opportunity to either rebook or upgrade to a much better cabin.

We are also taking the BOGO flight offer on an upcoming NY to London TransAtlantic. We want to have a couple of days in London before flying back. At what point and how do I request the additional time in London? Thanks!

Thanks, raitch!!

One thing to consider...a studio is for 1 occupant. If you upgrade to a cabin that is meant for 2 or more, I believe you will have to pay for the "ghost" second passenger as well. Might want to be sure what the rules are.

Does a "one time" price reduction FCC mean never again on any future NCL cruise or no more on this cruise?

No. Cruise is Jan 8-15, 2023. About, give or take, 119 days, 1 hour, and 25 minutes out.

Actually, I simply talked to a MSC rep and asked if I could change my reservation under the sale and the first one got part way through and I lost connection, or she hung up! I called right back and started over again and it was all handled in about ten minutes. Got out of the inside and into a balcony. I cannot say you will be successful repeating what I did, but it is worth a try. Good luck and let us know how it worked out for you.